In life we have choices, in order to be successful we need to know what motivates us. We also need to know ourselves on a deeper level so that we can achieve that success, do you know what motivates you? Be sure to listen to today’s podcast

The podcasts and blogs have been few and far between over the past couple weeks, yet the memory making in time with family from out of town has been plentiful. Be sure to take a listen to today’s podcast, it’s my birthday and I share words of wisdom and talk about poop too LOL

As a conference wound down, the ideas increased and I took advantage of time with dear friends and new friends, rather than podcasting. I will not apologize, we need to put people before social media. Take a listen to this podcast and hear the summary of the writers conference plus a little reflection on the morning after.

As I update my blog, podcast, and re-brand to compile all of the different things I do in to one name, how do you feel about advertisements? Do they annoy you when you’re listening to a podcast or reading a blog? I’m just looking for your feedback, others have suggested I start using advertisement as a way to make some money to support my blog and podcast, but I don’t want to annoy my readers and listeners. Share your insights.

As I look at the podcast and having things in my life that help me to be healthier, I think it’s time to start sharing that journey. If you want more information on Dr Jack Kunkel, https://www.jackkunkel.com.

Author, podcaster, and mother - join me on a inspirational podcast for parents of addicted loved ones and learn how you can be inspired and supported thanks to Michelle and her passion for the addicted through her faith.

There is not a day in 25 years that I have forgotten my sister or overlooked the amount of love and prayers and hope that I shared on a daily basis for my sister on the 25th anniversary of her disappearance I pray for peace I pray for answers and I pray that this is the year.

This weekend we say goodbye to two fabulous ladies, and aunt on my side and on and on my husband side. I am thankful to have families that celebrate family and life, and to know our aunts are stars sparkling in the sky, as angels of God.

Ash Wednesday, a time of reflection, repentance, & forgiveness. It’s also a time to focus and deepen our relationship with God, I choose to always add something new to my life during Lent what about you?

Confirmed with the flu on Valentine’s Day, then the following week confirmed with strep throat, leads to missing you all here at the podcast for more than a week. Since I have some voice back, so is the podcast.

Are you looking for a way to give back to your community, to teach your kids Waze they can help others, or maybe just that one last donation for a tax write off? Look to your local food pantry, they need help.

Today I talk about non-conformity, and that fun loving Christmas character that is known as a nonconformist, along with his friend Herbie the dentist. A link to the website with the fun facts I shared can be found here: http://mentalfloss.com/article/72048/12-very-shiny-facts-about-rudolph-red-nosed-reindeer

Today can be a day of busyness as one travels and bakes and prepares for company to come or to travel to the company. Remember to slow down and take time to enjoy your company enjoy your family and take time for yourself.

I don’t usually talk to much about the books I’ve written, and people have asked from warm for mission. Today is the day, shameless plugs for the different books I’ve written. All were written to encourage and inspire, check them out, all available on Amazon.com or at the Rivers End bookstore in Oswego,New York.

I’ll look at James one in Romans five today for our faith filled Thursday, take a listen and help and I hope you can find the joy in the trials in life. I hope this message helps you. Share with your friends and family, thank you for listening.

Since I missed our faith filled Thursday, today we are taking a look at Galatians chapter 5, verses 22 through 26. Also known as the fruits of the spirit, take a listen and share with your friends and family.

I’m reading the time special edition magazine, and mindfulness; the new science of health and happiness, and sharing just a few tidbits that stood out to me so far with all of you. First and foremost, mono tasking versus multitasking and being mindful of the choices we make in the things we do.

I don’t necessarily enjoy listening to myself yeah I am so thankful my husband is listening, and so this is just a short less than three minute podcast to say I’m sorry for the feedback with the mic system, I have bagged that. And I also apologize for like the wind in your ears today. I am learning and I promise to keep learning and getting better but please, please, please keep listening. Have a great day, this is Lisa and I’m keeping it very real. LOL

I have been honest about my Christian faith in the beginning of the podcast yet as I move forward I will let you have at least one day a week where it focuses on my Christian faith. So I Thursdays, will go a little bit deeper into the Bible and learn a little bit more, I hope you were saying on Thursdays and hear what God has to say to you through his word and my interpretation, message, what we read. Thanks for listening!

Happy Fourth of July everyone! Today’s episode is a little smorgasbord of information from the stain peeling off the dock to the garden surrounding the house and wrapping up with making memories. If you like what you hear, please share this with your family and friends. Happy Fourth of July everybody, make a memory.

I don’t usually podcast on Sundays, or the weekend for that matter. This weekend, I did a podcast on both days. Must be that we are home from vacation. Have a great Sunday, stay cool, and I will see you tomorrow.

After spending an evening with my daughter at her college I’m driving home reflecting on the role shift that’s happening, I wanted to share the importance of being a parent first, then a friend. Always a parent, but at some point the relationship starts to shift. Either way, parenting is the greatest and most challenging role will play in this world.

We all have struggles and trouble, the first step is to take control of our circle of control, ourselves, and when you do - you’ll be like a stone going in the water and have a ripple effect, making a difference. You are an overcomer!

Do you enjoy receiving a card or note in the mail? You know, something that’s not a bill or junk mail? I know I do and I enjoy sending cards and notes even more than I do to receive them. There is something to be said about taking the time to write a personalized note to someone, walk to the mailbox or go to the post office, and mail it to them. If you’d like to send me a note, you can at PO Box 261, New Haven, NY 13121. I’d love to hear from you...